Celebrate 'No Smoking Day' by kicking the habit

HEALTH bosses are urging people in Long Eaton and Ilkeston to give up smoking.

NHS Erewash Clinical Commissioning Group wants people to mark No Smoking Day next Wednesday, March 12, by attempting to kick the habit.

This year's campaign has a 'V For Victory' theme, with the aim of using the iconic wartime message to inspire smokers to give up cigarettes.

Dr Avi Bhatia, chairman of NHS Erewash CCG, said: "There's a much higher chance of succeeding with support, and that's why we're joining forces with Southern Derbyshire CCG to spread the word to smokers about the range of services and resources which are locally available to them.."